Internationaleasy
Which country's national team is nicknamed 'the Azzurri' (the blues), reflecting their traditional royal-blue home kit?
CORRECT ANSWER
Italy
Italy's national football team is nicknamed 'the Azzurri' (the blues), a reference to the royal blue kit colour adopted by the House of Savoy. France are the other national team best known as the blues: 'Les Bleus' is French for the blues.
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CUruguay
DFrance
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